Prior to snack, Brian spent several minutes cleaning up the art table. The best form of praise would be, "You worked hard," followed by which of the subsequent sentences?
A) "I appreciate your being such a good helper."
B) "You're a great cleaner upper."
C) "I'm pleased you put away all the paper and crayons. Now this table is ready for snack."
D) "It makes me feel good when you are so nice."
E) "Thank you."

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Option C specifically mentions what Brian did, why it was important, and what positive outcome resulted from it. This type of feedback reinforces the desired behavior and helps the child understand the significance of their actions. The other options are either too vague, unrelated, or focus on the adult's feelings rather than the child's actions.

Prior to Snack, Brian Spent Several Minutes Cleaning Up the Art